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Synonyms

overconfident

American  
[oh-ver-kon-fi-duhnt] / ˈoʊ vərˈkɒn fɪ dənt /

adjective

  1. too confident.

    Synonyms:
    heedless , reckless , arrogant , bold , cocksure , certain , sure

overconfident British  
/ ˌəʊvəˈkɒnfɪdənt /

adjective

  1. excessively confident

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Other Word Forms

  • overconfidence noun
  • overconfidently adverb

Etymology

Origin of overconfident

First recorded in 1610–20; over- + confident

Example Sentences

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Let the many overconfident investors make hasty decisions.

From Barron's

Let the many overconfident investors make hasty decisions.

From Barron's

Maybe they're rude, overconfident or have a habit of helping themselves to snacks without asking.

From BBC

It also measures uncertainty in its predictions, helping prevent overconfident but incorrect conclusions.

From Science Daily

Mike was cocky and overconfident and Jordan was just concerned with Megan’s happiness.

From Los Angeles Times